Simple and enticing spinach-filled pastry

Ingredients

Regarding the filling:

1. One cup of thawed and drained frozen spinach or two cups of fresh spinach
2. Ricotta cheese, one cup
3. Half a cup of crumbled feta cheese
4. 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese, grated
5. One minced garlic clove
6. To taste, add salt and pepper.
7. One egg (for binding, if desired)

Regarding the pastry:

• One packet of puff pastry (if frozen, thawed)
• One egg for the egg wash

Directions

Get the filler ready:

1. Add the spinach, feta, Parmesan, ricotta, garlic, salt, pepper, and optional egg to a mixing bowl. Stir until thoroughly blended.

Warm up the oven:

• Set the oven temperature to 400°F, or 200°C.

Get the pastry ready:

• On a surface dusted with flour, roll out the puff pastry. Cut into approximately 4×4-inch squares.

Stuff the pastries:

• Put a dollop of the spinach filling in the middle of each square of dough. To create a triangle or rectangle, fold the corners over and seal the edges with a fork or by pressing them together.

Washing eggs:

• For a golden finish, beat the egg and brush it over the top of each pastry.

Bake:

• Put the pastries on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and bake them for 20 to 25 minutes, or until they are golden brown.

Serve:

• Before serving, allow it cool somewhat. Savor them warm!

These spinach pastries are guaranteed to be a hit and make great appetizers or snacks!